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Coffee Roasters of Arizona, Inc.

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Passport Coffee & Tea is a family-owned and operated roastery based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that has been importing and roasting coffee since 1983. The company distinguishes itself through its specialized air-roasting process, which is performed to order to ensure maximum freshness for both retail and wholesale clients. Beyond its core roasting operations, the brand maintains an extensive catalog of over 200 handcrafted loose-leaf teas and botanicals sourced globally. As a comprehensive beverage partner, they provide commercial equipment sales, barista training, and menu development services to cafes and restaurants. Their market position is defined by a commitment to quality control and a long-standing reputation for supporting small-scale farms and cooperatives.

Ownership
The company is family-owned and operated, having been established in 1983.
Founded
1983
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Passport Coffee & Tea is known for its long-standing history as an importer and air-roaster of coffee, as well as its extensive selection of handcrafted loose-leaf teas. They are recognized for providing fresh-roasted coffee to order and serving both wholesale and retail customers from their Scottsdale facility.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand states that it searches for small farms and promotes socially responsible projects, but it does not publicly list specific farm or producer names for its current coffee offerings. Their inventory includes a variety of single-origin coffees and custom blends, with some products noted as certified organic or Rainforest Alliance certified.
Notable coffees
  • — Tuscany Blend
  • — Portofino Espresso
  • — French Dark Roast
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Coffee Roasters of Arizona, Inc.

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 6, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Tuscany Blend- Ethical Sourcing

Indonesia, Africa, and Central America · Air-roasted

This dark-roasted blend features a complex taste with hints of dark chocolate and caramel.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Coffee Roasters of Arizona, Inc.

Documented physical retailers
Passport Coffee & Tea Roastery Outlet
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical roastery outlet in Scottsdale, Arizona, open to the public.
Physical
Documented online sources
Passport Coffee & Tea's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of roasted coffee, tea, and coffee pods directly through its official website.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own physical roastery outlet and its official e-commerce website; no other third-party retail partners were identified through public documentation.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 8, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand mentions a commitment to local community projects and supporting small farms, it does not provide specific names of charitable organizations or a list of sourcing countries.

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